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- Page 1 ,,=,,, v ® 12.0 HP IC Caution: ELECTRUC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 38" MOWER DECK and Instruct=ons Before Operating 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR , Assembly • Operation • Maintenance ° Service and Adjustment • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES & PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP_ TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPAIRS. aMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS_ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION...
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Page 3: Customer Responsibilities
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Tractor_ it has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability HORSEPOWER: 12 0 performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS remedy, please contact... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10=13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE ............14-17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS ......18-24 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........26-27 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-43 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...........
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Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORBES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outIets, catalog and service centers, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF ARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat © (2) Sheet Battery acid Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 1/2 - 20 Steering Wheel (1) 2-3/8" Dia, Washer Battery Steering Boot Owner's Manual (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16o18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13x 1...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed (1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench 2-1/4" DIA_ WASHER (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge STEERING Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 9/16" wrench Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR (See Fig. 3) INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield, Assemble adjustment bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer Wash hands or clothing immediately if...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (:See Figs, 4 & 5) WING TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS DOOR CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals, Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding, Lift seat to raised position.
- Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...
- Page 11 OPERATUON The operation of any tractor can result in foreign ob acts thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety g asses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any ad ustments or repairs We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,...
- Page 12 OPERATmON (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE MOWER If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing brake. switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have shut off the engine...
- Page 13 _-ii OPERATION Drive so that clippings are disci_arged onto the area (See Fig. 7) 3"0 START ENGINE that has been cut Have the cut area to [he right of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has the machine.
- Page 14 MAHNTENANCE ,,, .., ....AS YOU COMPLETE _O£:_ _ t.,_ _._j_ _.¢ ;_)_:_ REGULAR SERVICE ../__"_O_E F:IVI C E D/_T E S Check B;ake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Pivot Points Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE (See Fig. 11) TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced Always observe safety rules when ?er[orming any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding TIRES wheel...
- Page 16 NTENANCE Catch oil in a suitable container, (See Fig. 12) BATTERY Remove oil fill dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient enter the engine when changing oil, for normal use, However, periodic charging of the battery Remove drain plug.
- Page 17 NTENANCE MUFFLER COVER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if KNOB _-'_-----'_ equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS CARTRIDGE COVER Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.
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Page 18: Adjustments Brake 2
ERV CE AN ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: & Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. - Page 19 $ERVRCE AND AOJUSTNIENT$ REAR SUSPENSION LIFT LEVER POS T ON) RAISED BOTTOM OF CURL BOTTOM BOTTOM OF CURL OF CURL B T- -_F D IROUND LINE REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION FIG, 20 GROUND LINE REAR REAR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION FIG. 18 TRUNNIOIuT,,F._ LIFT BRACKET FIG.
- Page 20 i.111 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. IDLER BELT BELT ENGINE PULLEY GUIDE Your tractor has been manufactured with the ablity to read ust the mower blade drive belt to provide you with onger bet MANDR With the engine off and the lift lever in the highest...
- Page 21 ERVJCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,,r, , ,, (See Fig. 24) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See TO ADJUST BRAKE Fig. 25) Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools, If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at...
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Figs. 27 & 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, temove steer- CAUTION: LEAD.ACID BATTERIES ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly GENERATE EXPLOSIVEGASES.
- Page 23 SERVICE AI ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 29) HEADLIGHT HOOD Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The NECTOR fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly in front of the dash. HOOD SPRING FUSE HOLDER HINGE BRACKET FIG.
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Page 24: Carburetor
ERVHCE AN ADJUSTMENTS GOVERNED IDLE - ENGINE Move throttle control lever to "SLOW" position. With TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE finger hold throttle shaft in closed position against (See Fig. 32) throttle stop (counterclockwise). Turn idle speed screw The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad- to attain 1550 RPM. -
Page 25: Cleaning
STORAGE Drain the fuel tank. Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will net be used for 30 days or more Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. -
Page 26: Air Screen
TROUBLESHOOTJ POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnot start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See TO START ENGINE In operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad sparkplug= Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter: Clean/replace air filter Dirty fuet fitter...